minderheidsgroepering
Syllables
min-der-heids-groe-per-ing
Pronunciation
/ˈmɪn.dər.ɦɛi̯ts.ɣruː.pə.rɪŋ/
Stress
0 0 1 0 0 0
Morphemes
minder- + heid + -groepering
The word 'minderheidsgroepering' is a complex Dutch noun formed through compounding and derivation. It is divided into six syllables: min-der-heids-groe-per-ing, with primary stress on 'heids'. The syllabification follows standard Dutch rules of dividing before vowels and maintaining consonant clusters. It means 'minority grouping'.
Definitions
- 1
A group of people who share a common characteristic that distinguishes them from the majority of the population.
Minority grouping
“De minderheidsgroepering diende een klacht in.”
“De overheid erkent de rechten van minderheidsgroeperingen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('heids').
Syllables
min — Open syllable, initial syllable.. der — Open syllable, contains a vowel.. heids — Closed syllable, contains a diphthong and a final consonant cluster.. groe — Open syllable, contains a vowel.. per — Open syllable, contains a vowel.. ing — Closed syllable, final syllable with a consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Vowel Rule
Syllable division generally occurs before a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
- The 'ei' diphthong in 'heids' is a common feature of Dutch and doesn't present a syllabification challenge.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation exist, but they don't significantly alter the syllabification.
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